2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · RB55 CJB
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 134,653 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB55 CJB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2023
- 134,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB55 CJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (RB55 CJB) between September 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RB55 CJB Mileage History
- 08/09/200825,559 mi
- 09/07/200931,017 mi+5,458 mi
- 25/08/200932,528 mi+1,511 mi
- 25/08/200932,528 mi
- 03/09/201043,341 mi+10,813 mi
- 02/09/201123,747 mi-19,594 mi
- 11/10/201267,059 mi+43,312 mi
- 05/10/201372,999 mi+5,940 mi
- 05/09/201477,594 mi+4,595 mi
- 27/08/201584,772 mi+7,178 mi
- 10/08/201691,621 mi+6,849 mi
- 10/08/201691,621 mi
- 09/08/201798,949 mi+7,328 mi
- 15/08/2018107,362 mi+8,413 mi
- 22/08/2018107,486 mi+124 mi
- 30/05/2019115,660 mi+8,174 mi
- 31/05/2019115,662 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/2020120,189 mi+4,527 mi
- 02/11/2020120,189 mi
- 01/11/2021122,987 mi+2,798 mi
- 30/11/2022130,449 mi+7,462 mi
- 21/11/2023134,653 mi+4,204 mi
Average of roughly 7,177 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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